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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The Midwest Inland Port is served by a Foreign Trade Zone and provides local Customs Clearing, features that are being enhanced to provide a more robust set of service offerings. Rail access is provided by both the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific (UP) railroads, as well as several short-line railroads.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. ENTERPRISE ZONES: Businesses located within the boundaries of an EZ are eligible for tax credits. LAMBRA zones are a companion to EZs.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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A key component to stimulating Lexington, KY’s high-tech economy is realized through a partnership with the University of Kentucky and Lexington’s Commercialization and Innovation process. receives support from the Lexington office of the Kentucky Innovation Network and Commerce Lexington. Awesome Inc. Names Innovation Hubs.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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The Port of Little Rock, on the Arkansas River is a designated Foreign Trade Zone and a United States Customs Point of Entry. This status allows goods to be stored and processed there without custom duties or bonds being paid until products are finished and sold, or moved out of zone. and Mutual of Omaha. Orlando at 96.3, Tampa at 96.4

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